Southwest Book of the Year (2001) "Best Picks for Kids"
Description
Prickly Pete the packrat takes young readers into the desert to get some answers: Can
desert tortoises climb out of their shells? Do Gila monsters bite and not let
go? Are barrel cactuses filled with water you can drink? Are javelinas really
wild desert pigs? And Prickly Pete's favorite: If you leave your watch outside
at night, will a packrat take it and leave some cactus in its place?
Beautifully illustrated, this delightful full-color children's picture book shows that desert
facts often are much more amazing than the myths (cactifracts) we've all heard.
Reviews School Library Journal "The conversational text, in concert with its brightly
colored, full-page illustrations, will capture the attention of readers with its
playful blend of information and silliness and, along the way, dispel fallacies
about the desert."
Tucson Citizen "Large, colorful,
humorous illustrations with a personalized rate guide make this tour of desert
myths and facts a most entertaining and worthwhile means of learning about the
desert."
Code Words
If you already have a copy of Correctamundo, look near the back of your book to find the secret code words to learn more
from Prickly Pete. He's got more to say about each of his favorite plants and
animals. Plus you'll find links to even more cool desert stuff in the Desert Musem's
webpages.
